We figured the headline would keep you reading. It’s not what you think…
We have been busy girls since our last update.
We found beautiful vintage furniture on ebay (that we couldn’t live without!) and contacted our new friend, Gallery shop owner John Taylor in Russelville, KY. Once we picked our pieces and made a deal, we promptly headed down south. On our journey we learned a few things. Leaving Chicago via the Dan Ryan at 7:00 on a Friday evening is not really a good idea. You might as well stop for dinner first. The Waffle House (in the middle of nowhere) is, as it always has been, a place to see and be seen (or stared at). Sometimes when there is a stand-still traffic jam (at 3 am somewhere south of Louisville for 30 minutes or more) truck drivers fall asleep, in turn causing another traffic jam that causes other truck drivers of 18 wheelers to honk a lot. The Fairfield Inn (in Elizabthtown) has an amazing free continental breakfast. 26-foot U-hauls make WIDE RIGHT TURNS. Furniture can look light as a feather in a photo, but you try to haul it into said U-haul. It’s not so easy. One of these two here partners has a fantasy to be a truck driver, out on the open road, singin’ at the top of her lungs, but really only makes it 4 blocks before hitting two curbs, freaking out, and letting Trucker Babe take the wheel (and driving the remaining 8 hour trip to Chicago). We’re not naming any names. Unloading a 26-foot U-haul sucks just as much as loading it. But oh my, isn’t that furniture just perfect?!
Worth every mile.
JT & Babe, thanks for making the trip with us! You are rewarded with free coffee, pastry, and our undying love, for life.
After unloading and sleeping for a couple of hours, we decided to make use of the 26-foot truck in our possession and go to the Sandwich Antiques Market in Sandwich, Illinois. We found and bought so many pieces for so little money that we could hardly believe our luck! Although, we were delirious from driving to Kentucky and back, so who knows what we bought or for how much money, but what turned up in the shop looks great. We think we’re ok.
Since then, we have been to Home Depot for an average of 6 times in a span of 5 days, which could be worse but could be so, so much better. We are now suddenly carpenters, painters, plumbers, cleaners, tile layers, wall builders, and electricians.
And we are loving every minute of it.
xo,
g&b
We have been busy girls since our last update.
We found beautiful vintage furniture on ebay (that we couldn’t live without!) and contacted our new friend, Gallery shop owner John Taylor in Russelville, KY. Once we picked our pieces and made a deal, we promptly headed down south. On our journey we learned a few things. Leaving Chicago via the Dan Ryan at 7:00 on a Friday evening is not really a good idea. You might as well stop for dinner first. The Waffle House (in the middle of nowhere) is, as it always has been, a place to see and be seen (or stared at). Sometimes when there is a stand-still traffic jam (at 3 am somewhere south of Louisville for 30 minutes or more) truck drivers fall asleep, in turn causing another traffic jam that causes other truck drivers of 18 wheelers to honk a lot. The Fairfield Inn (in Elizabthtown) has an amazing free continental breakfast. 26-foot U-hauls make WIDE RIGHT TURNS. Furniture can look light as a feather in a photo, but you try to haul it into said U-haul. It’s not so easy. One of these two here partners has a fantasy to be a truck driver, out on the open road, singin’ at the top of her lungs, but really only makes it 4 blocks before hitting two curbs, freaking out, and letting Trucker Babe take the wheel (and driving the remaining 8 hour trip to Chicago). We’re not naming any names. Unloading a 26-foot U-haul sucks just as much as loading it. But oh my, isn’t that furniture just perfect?!
Worth every mile.
JT & Babe, thanks for making the trip with us! You are rewarded with free coffee, pastry, and our undying love, for life.
After unloading and sleeping for a couple of hours, we decided to make use of the 26-foot truck in our possession and go to the Sandwich Antiques Market in Sandwich, Illinois. We found and bought so many pieces for so little money that we could hardly believe our luck! Although, we were delirious from driving to Kentucky and back, so who knows what we bought or for how much money, but what turned up in the shop looks great. We think we’re ok.
Since then, we have been to Home Depot for an average of 6 times in a span of 5 days, which could be worse but could be so, so much better. We are now suddenly carpenters, painters, plumbers, cleaners, tile layers, wall builders, and electricians.
And we are loving every minute of it.
xo,
g&b
6 comments:
Ya'll are great & funny. :)
I haven't been on the site for awhile...great pics and great stories!! You "lovely" girls are taking on a massive project and I just know it's going to be a great success! So many people want to come down for the grand opening, between family and friends, we'll have a HUGE caravan heading south to Lovely Bake Shop.
Love you girls!! You're the best!!
Mom xxoo
After diggin' around in its dark damp ness for a while, I must say...
What a beautiful basement both of you ladies have!
Congrats ladies! You are clearly bringing boundless energy and inspiration to the project--hats off!
In other news: I am curious if this is a take-out oriented bakery or a dine-in experience? (The space certainly seems big!) Not that I spend much time studying in coffee shops or anything...but if I did, I would be glad to discuss the pros and cons to your business of providing wireless access to customers.
(And I promise...if your place is a dine-in experience, if I came there to study I would wear clothing worthy of what promises to be a beautiful place to enjoy AMAZING things to eat!)
Brooke,
Just going through some old e-mails and came across one with a link to your blog and bakery. I am SO excited for you! This sounds like an awesome adventure and I hope it also is a huge success. I will have to come to Chicago sometime so I can visit!! I'll keep checking in on you and shoot you an e-mail soon.
love
Heather (your old room mate from Atlanta)
brooke,
i'm so proud of you! what an incredible journey you are on-- you deserve all the success i know you have coming. wish i could be there to roll up my sleeves and pitch in. i'm there in spirit, and hopefully one day soon i'll be there in person. i'm very happy for you!
love,
jeri
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